Computation of royalty on minerals is policy decision beyond court's expertise: Supreme Court

The Court said that a higher degree of deference needs to be shown in such matters, and sufficient flexibility should be given to the legislature and the executive in dealing with such economic matters.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday said that matters concerning computation of royalty levied on minerals is entirely a policy aspect under the domain of legislature and is beyond the expertise of the courts [Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited and Another v. Union of India and Others].

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